Tuesday, December 16

The quest for organization visibility in UCLA’s complex campus events landscape

Niche ranks UCLA as the top school in California for student life, as each day on campus, students are met with countless fundraisers, pop-ups, events and activities to enjoy. Read more...

Photo: Students visit various setups for clubs at the annual Enormous Activities Fair. Events such as those hosted by clubs can be hard to sort out for students on UCLA’s campus, which often sees numerous events taking place every day. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Nostalgia: Connecting Bruins to their roots and inspiring the college experience

Nostalgia has the powerful ability to connect people to their needs and sense of self, a theme presented even as far back as the tale of Greek mythological character Odysseus, according to the Society for Classical Studies. Read more...

Photo: Students sit on the grass near Janss Steps. Different students who hail from places inside and outside of Westwood may experience feelings of nostalgia differently as a positive attachment to home or a way to reflect on one’s personal journey. (Daily Bruin file photo)




Navigating MyUCLA’s design: Challenges and hopes for future improvement

MyUCLA is a bookmarked website on many Bruins’ computers. It houses a multitude of essential functions and information for students, including planning and enrolling in classes, paying for school and generating degree progress reports. Read more...

Photo: A desktop with the MyUCLA logon screen sits on a table. MyUCLA is UCLA’s student administrative website that houses resources for enrollment, grades and finances. While the site is important for Bruins, students and user experience designers have voiced concerns about its usability. (Shane Yu/Daily Bruin staff)


How young adults have softened the perception of plush toy collections

In the 2012 film “Pitch Perfect,” the protagonist Beca walks onto her college campus, Barden University, during move-in to start her freshman year. Beca notices a student transporting several bins of stuffed animals, which fall over on the student’s way to their dorm. Read more...

Photo: Shelves containing different stuffed animal brands including Palm Pals and Squishmallows are pictured. Stuffed animals have become more popular recently among college students because of their collectability and their ability to provide comfort during periods of stress. (Myka Fromm/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA taps into social media platforms to connect, inform Bruin audiences

How many accounts related to UCLA do you follow on social media? Do you ever get recommended UCLA content on TikTok or Instagram? UCLA runs many social media platforms where students can build community and stay updated on campus happenings. Read more...

Photo: A phone displaying UCLA’s official Instagram account is pictured next to UCLA merchandise. The university uses its social media platforms to connect with students and communicate updates during summer and the school year. (Olivia Simons/Daily Bruin senior staff)



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